2014 IEEE Workshop on Advanced Robotics and its Social Impacts, September 11-13, 2014, Evanston, IL

ARSO

2014

The 2014 IEEE International Workshop on Advanced Robotics and its Social Impacts (ARSO2014) will be held on September 11-13, 2014 in Evanston, Illinois, USA. ARSO is a single track workshop, aiming to provide world class researchers, engineers, investors, economists, and representatives of industry and government with a forum to discuss cutting-edge robotics technologies, business opportunities, and other impacts on human society. Topics range from psychological and philosophical aspects over interaction and communication to technological systems and architectures. Applications of robots are highly encouraged, including, but not limited to, in manufacturing, healthcare, service and assistance, rescue, entertainment, and education. The workshop will be held in conjunction with IMTS2014 (International Manufacturing Technology Show 2014) and IROS2014, both of which will take place in downtown Chicago, about one hour away from Evanston by subway or half an hour by car.

Scope

All cutting-edge robotics technologies, including their business opportunities, and present and potential impacts on the human world. Applications of robots are highly encouraged, including, but not limited to the following:

     
  • Manufacturing,
  • Healthcare and medical applications,
  • Service and assistance,
  • Search and rescue,
  • Entertainment,
  • Education, and
  • Common platform.

Important Dates

May 9, 2014
May 26, 2014
Deadline of Contributed Paper Submission
June 27, 2014
July 3, 2014
Notification of Acceptance
July 25, 2014
August 1, 2014
Deadline of Final Paper Submission
August 29, 2014 Deadline of Advanced Registration

Agenda

September 11 Visit IMTS2014 (not included in ARSO registration) Chicago, IL - McCormick Place
September 12 Opening The Guild Lounge, Scott Hall, Northwestern University
September 12 Banquet The Stained Glass, 1735 Benson Avenue, Evanston
September 13 Technical Sessions The Guild Lounge, Scott Hall, Northwestern University

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